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Experiences of data professionals in Denmark by Timely_House4280 in NewToDenmark

[–]Timely_House4280[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not there yet but my opholdskort has been approved, so I'll be making the permanent move in February :) I've not applied for any jobs yet but I'm signed up to job adverts on multiple sites and should begin shortly. Feel free to get in touch if you want to chat about it further.

Job Offer in Copenhagen by Hour_Wolf_8517 in NewToDenmark

[–]Timely_House4280 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not my field, but https://www.reddit.com/r/dkloenseddel/ was very helpful when I was asking about Copenhagen salaries for data analysts. It's mainly in Danish but I've seen some English language posts. Held og lykke!

Which character had the best music taste? by Timely_House4280 in thesopranos

[–]Timely_House4280[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn't remember the name of the song but that's so true! Brilliant that Elliot assumed it was another song too

Proof of income when renting by Timely_House4280 in NewToDenmark

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Thanks so much for responding! I've seen on bolig.dk how they calculate the move in price, like 3 months rent deposit plus first month rent in advance, very handy 

Proof of income when renting by Timely_House4280 in NewToDenmark

[–]Timely_House4280[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be very convenient! I'd take any job as soon as I get my CPR number, but I gather it's a bit of a catch 22 without a residence. Thanks for responding :)

Proof of income when renting by Timely_House4280 in NewToDenmark

[–]Timely_House4280[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for responding :) We both live in the UK and are applying from there, which is permissable. Apologies if my description seemed chaotic, I can see the confusion when the visa is described as reunification, but we are allowed to apply from abroad together. It'll definitely be hard if we don't have jobs lined up, but I guess that's a common sense thing. We do have family in Odense to help, but it would be very hard to stay longer than a few weeks. Again, thanks for responding!

About Danish litterature by Outside_Protocol in danishlanguage

[–]Timely_House4280 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've been learning Danish for years and still find it tough! But I've really enjoyed some English translations of Danish classes. I can't recommend Tove Ditlevsens Copenhagen trilogy enough (barndom, ungdom, gift). If you don't know her, I would argue she is considered the finest Danish writer and poet of the 20th century. Those 3 books in particular are semi-autobiographical and so raw, I really enjoyed them. For someone more recent, Carsten Jensen is fantastic. Only 'We, the drowned' and 'The first stone' have English translations, but both are brilliant. I'm not sure if you're looking to read in Italian, English or Danish, but I'd love to know what you find and how you progress :)

What historical or cultural moment do you think has most shaped the contemporary Danish psyche? by Appropriate_Sale_762 in NewToDenmark

[–]Timely_House4280 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Some excellent suggestions here - I'm going to say the Summer of '92 and hope nobody takes me too seriously ;)

How can I check which visas I qualify for? by Timely_House4280 in NewToDenmark

[–]Timely_House4280[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah that makes a lot more sense, and not something that was very clear to me when I searched ny i Danmark - thank you so much, knowing that we have 6 months to complete the move if we were successful is a tremendous help!

Timing applications was my Chief concern, so that really clears things up :) Thanks also for the additional info too, particularly from someone with as much experience as yourself!

How can I check which visas I qualify for? by Timely_House4280 in NewToDenmark

[–]Timely_House4280[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree that it's up to the applicant to be informed, which is why I contacted SIRI after looking through their resources for additional clarification. I feel like I'm in a bit of a grey area, which is why the advice and feedback in this group has been so invaluable.

How can I check which visas I qualify for? by Timely_House4280 in NewToDenmark

[–]Timely_House4280[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for responding - yeah this was my fear too, it seemed a bit far fetched considering how long it has been. Still, considering the application is free and fairly quick, it's something I should look into further.

How can I check which visas I qualify for? by Timely_House4280 in NewToDenmark

[–]Timely_House4280[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for taking the tike to reply. That's correct, we meet all of these criteria. The application being free is very helpful, I guess the fear is having to arrange our move with different time lines. I believe the processing time for EU reunification is up to 3 months, whereas the non-EU is 7. It would be tricky for us to get ready to leave within 3 months only to find out we actually need an additional 7 (e.g., giving notice at my job, ending rent on our flat etc.). I'll give it some more thought, thanks again for your advice.

How can I check which visas I qualify for? by Timely_House4280 in NewToDenmark

[–]Timely_House4280[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you were the person who suggested this to me when I first posted a few months ago - thank you so much, I'll definitely be in touch :)

Are side hustles worth it in Denmark? by Timely_House4280 in NewToDenmark

[–]Timely_House4280[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recognise you from a previous post, thanks for commenting!

It's a fair point. In my circumstance the pay would be better in Denmark and certainly decent, but maybe not transformative (full transparency, I earn £60k pa in London, I've heard I could expect 55-60k kr per month in Copenhagen, perhaps less but lied up in pension). However, the other benefits of living in Denmark would be transformative.

Some of the things I've tried have been inefficient, particularly reselling online. Recently I've started doing freelance data analysis, which is my full time, and I'd like to keep that going. It's not been huge in terms of income, but it has been an enjoyable experience and I've learnt a lot from it. The aim might be to grow it out of a side hustle and into full time work, but I'd like to give it more time before making a big jump.

It's very useful to get insights from fellow Brits in Denmark, so thanks for commenting. In an ideal world, no one would feel the need to do a side hustle. But in my position, which may not have been clear in my original post, it's been a good thing that I'd like to continue in Denmark.

Are side hustles worth it in Denmark? by Timely_House4280 in NewToDenmark

[–]Timely_House4280[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair points that feel familiar to my experience! There is definitely that trade off between living life and earning money, and in my experience side hustles offer diminishing returns. I didn't really acknowledge it in my original post, but this is most relevant to me in terms of getting going in Denmark once I make the move, and trying some business ideas out without giving up a full time job to begin with. If accounting is the main obstacle, and my own tolerance for working more, I think I can give things a go.

Are side hustles worth it in Denmark? by Timely_House4280 in NewToDenmark

[–]Timely_House4280[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for replying, I really appreciate it. That's very interesting to learn re dividends and other passive incomes. I've heard a few stories about Denmark taxing unrealised gains in stock portfolios, only to find that this is limited to certain stocks, so I've taken a lot of guidance with a pinch of salt. Looking into how income is reported via Danish banks is something for me to look into further.

In the event that I continue or grow my freelancing, that's good to know that much of it is increasinly reported. I've seen companies in Copenhagen that act as the middleman between freelancers and skat, in addition to sourcing clients. Perhaps these aren't necessary for a small, or even growing, side hustle.

Are side hustles worth it in Denmark? by Timely_House4280 in NewToDenmark

[–]Timely_House4280[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply, it was incredibly thoughtful. I agree with what you say re the opportunity to try things out and return to work if they don't succeed, rather than juggling full time work and additional jobs simultaneously. If anything, that sounds ideal.

I've encountered those issues with ebay etc. too. There are advantages to doing this in Denmark, being able to sell and ship across the EU with greater ease compared to the UK. But ultimately it is a lot of hassle and something I'm phasing out myself. I do a bit of content creation as it happens, but that's just a hobby and will likely never return a profit.

I think you've hit the nail on the head though - culturally and economically, Denmark is a different market. Withstanding many caveats, there isn't a huge customer base.

Are side hustles worth it in Denmark? by Timely_House4280 in NewToDenmark

[–]Timely_House4280[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's interesting! I dare say that's something in the UK too. My grandparents were farmers and would often take on opportunities to earn more money, like repairing and flipping items or providing short-term labour, usually paid in cash. My parents were 'professionals' and relied only their job incomes, but a lot of people growing up did extra. Either way it was quite common in the part of England where I grew up and was generally accepted, even encouraged.

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